Teslin

The council meeting included administrative, recreation, and committee reports. Correspondence from the Premier and Minister regarding municipal programs and workforce capacity was reviewed. The council approved the accounts payable for April 2026. Updates were provided on various municipal projects and the recent Association of Yukon Communities annual general meeting. Additionally, the council awarded the contract for metal removal at the Teslin Solid Waste Facility to Urban Recycling Solutions.

The council received a presentation regarding a community tourism development pilot project and a report from the RCMP. Administrative and recreation reports were reviewed, and financial statements along with accounts payable were approved. The council also received updates on various village projects and reviewed resolutions for the upcoming AYC AGM. Additionally, funding allocations for the Community Lotteries Program were approved, and support was pledged for the installation of community banners.

The council reviewed and approved the financial statements for February. Key legislative actions included the third and final reading and adoption of the Property Tax Bylaw, the Operating and Capital Budget Bylaw, and the Service Rates Bylaw. The council also received updates on current village projects and passed a resolution regarding support for extended producer responsibility for paper, printing, and packaging to be submitted to the Association of Yukon Communities annual general meeting. Additionally, correspondence from the Northern Premiers addressed to the Minister regarding the British Columbia Seniors Forum was noted.

The Council meeting involved presentations from the RCMP regarding the annual performance plan and a briefing on electrical renewables and the potential BC Grid Interconnection Project. The administration reviewed financial reports, including January accounts payable, and conducted first and second readings for the Property Tax, Operating and Capital Budget, and Service Rates bylaws. Additionally, the council received updates on village projects and the AYC board meeting, and approved a donation of an exercise room membership to the TTC Health Fair.

The agenda items for this Council meeting include the adoption of the current agenda, the adoption of minutes from the previous meeting on February 9, 2026, and scheduled reports. Key discussion topics involve the January 2026 Financial Statements, concerns related to coyote activity at the Teslin Landfill, consideration of accounts payable, introduction of by-laws, and updates on ongoing projects including the AYC update. The session also allocated time for a question period and a closed session, followed by a review of scheduled meetings and important dates for Council.